The story of Connie the Container Dog is resonating across the country after a strange and harrowing rescue took place. While marine inspectors with the US Coast Guard were patrolling Port Houston on their daily inspections, officials heard scratching and barking coming from inside a shipping container during a random inspection. The container is stacked 25 feet high. They used a crane to lower the vessel. Bewildered and confused, they opened the door and saw a small snout emerge. How did Connie get in there in the first place?
Officials explain in the video below that the puppy was trapped inside the container for a week without food or water! His survival was a miracle. An official told KHOU 11 News, “I know he was scared there. We heard crying and barking, but as soon as we opened it, he became a loving and happy puppy. When we realized it was actually a dog in the container, we were shocked! You could see in his face that he was very happy to see us and to see someone willing to help him out of jail.”
The officer’s ability to find the dog proved that fate exists. Among the thousands of containers, they happen to be inspecting Connie’s. This puppy definitely has a Guardian Angel! Connie was released and given food and water. Two officers fall in love with the dog but know that their busy lives and full homes will prevent them from giving Connie the attention she deserves.
A rescue group, Forever Changed Animal Rescue, stepped in and took Connie in where they would nurse her back to health and find her a forever home. We have no doubt he’ll find one quickly. Thanks to the marine inspectors with the US Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston! To see Connie’s full story, watch the video below.